Find the button - getting into the Community Centre

Sat 23 Sep 2017, 07:44

I'm happy to report an improvement with the Community Centre main doors operation...
As well as being able to use the push buttons to get in and out, visitors can now also pull (on the way in) or push (on the way out) one of the doors and it will open!
We encourage this old fashioned method, because that will help to keep our energy bills down. It's good for the biceps too!

Fri 8 Sep 2017, 12:25

Susie, it appears that you and others are not aware that a new Library was not part of the original TGC Community Centre plan. It was only after it all fell apart and the Friends of Charlbury Library had been formed and then lobbied for a library suitable for the town, that it was included. I have been in this morning and was delighted that the twenty years of campaigning and fund raising have had such a brilliant result. The Friends contributed £10,000 towards the Library. I am sorry that so many of our supporters are no longer with us to enjoy it.

Fri 8 Sep 2017, 08:30

I've now been twice - once for a coffee and once for a Pilates class. What an amazing facility. The way it is laid out is definitely going to encourage people to interact and socialise more, whether you are keen on serious sport or not. And I'm sure the cafe will be well used as it's perfectly located for young families using the playground. I'd like to personally thank everyone involved for working so hard to create a fabulous asset for the town.

Thu 7 Sep 2017, 12:40

10 posts and no wingeing! Amazing & fully deserved by the Gifford Trustees

Thu 7 Sep 2017, 11:26

Everyone is talking about how amazing the Community Centre is. It's certainly surpassed any expectations I had. What a fantastic asset for the town. Bloody marvellous!

Thu 7 Sep 2017, 07:05

Thank you for all the generous comments about the new Community Centre and the team who have brought it into being. On a personal note; I am hugely proud of Charlbury generally and the trustees in particular, for having the courage, vision and commitment to bring this fabulous resource to our small town.
On a practical note; we realise that it's not a simple matter to get in and out of the Centre! Much button finding and pressing is required! We are working on that.

Wed 6 Sep 2017, 21:35

I called in today Simon and was very impressed, the library is tastefully designed and the cafe looked very appealing it was very busy. A very nice lady showed me in the sports hall and it's absolutely massive. I'm sure it is going to be a great success and congratulations to all those who made it happen.

Wed 6 Sep 2017, 20:13

I agree with Susie, Charlbury library is going to be a wonderful place to be, and I hope people of all ages will use it.
I visited the Centre yesterday and it was buzzing with ladies' netball, casual visitors and some of the many volunteers who have done so much to make all this happen. Anyone with doubts about the building should give it a chance and go round it. Once they're inside they may feel differently.

Tue 5 Sep 2017, 00:07

It's amazing. I was helping at the library this morning and am so impressed. The place was buzzing! Thomas Gifford Trust should be proud of what they have achieved.

Mon 4 Sep 2017, 21:19

I will Simon, Thank you.

Mon 4 Sep 2017, 20:59

While the official opening is at 10.00 on Saturday morning, Pearl, the library and cafe are already open for business. Come in and have a look for yourself.

Mon 4 Sep 2017, 20:35

I went in there today for signing on the Charlbury Town Youth Football. It was great to see inside and for the kids to have their first kick around in the sports hall. It all looks amazing! Really looking forward to using it.

Mon 4 Sep 2017, 16:37

Is it already open to the public now then Tony? I'm longing to see it.

Mon 4 Sep 2017, 16:26

I went in today and its so impressive in all aspects including the café
just one point to get in and out you have to press the buttons on the wall which is no so obvious at first